Theodosius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 441-450. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to right, holding shield ornamented with horseman spearing a fallen foe, and spear over right shoulder / IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned to left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; shield behind throne, star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC 291; Depeyrot 84/1. 4.47g, 21mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the inventory of a European dealer.